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You can hear the frustration in the Facebook post of Tesla Cybertruck owner BC LeViet.
He says, “I finally received my Tesla Cybertruck cant rail recall notice. I guess they’ll replace mine in 5 years’ time.”
Imagine buying a $80,000 to $100,000 vehicle and then the manufacturer tells you there is a recall on your vehicle right out of the gate. Tesla Cybertruck owners are receiving recall notices for the defective cant rail that can detach from the vehicle, potentially causing a safety hazard. This is what Cybertruck owners are dealing with now.
Now, picture getting the recall notice, and Tesla says they won’t be able to fix it immediately. Owners like BC must wait to get it fixed because Tesla doesn’t have the parts. Here is what Tesla Cybertruck owners need to know.
One Cybertruck owner shared a harrowing experience of his cant rail detaching and flying off while driving at 55 mph. Fortunately, no accident occurred, but this incident underscores the potential danger of the cant rail issue. Check out Francisco’s Cybertruck story here.
What is the Cant Rail Problem?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Tesla is recalling over 46,000 Cybertrucks due to a concern that a cant rail assembly, a stainless steel trim panel, may detach from the vehicle while driving, posing a safety hazard. The recall covers model 2024 and 2025 Cybertrucks manufactured between November 13, 2023, and February 27, 2025.
What is the Issue?
The NHTSA says the cant rail assembly, which runs along the top of the windshield and door pillars, is attached to the vehicle with structural adhesive. Tesla has identified that the adhesive used in the production of the Cybertrucks may delaminate and cause the cant rail to detach from the vehicle.
- The Solution: Tesla will replace the affected cant rail assembly with a new one incorporating a different adhesive and a stud welded to the stainless steel panel. This new design is intended to prevent detachment.
- What Owners Can Expect: Owners of affected Cybertrucks will be notified by Tesla with instructions on scheduling a service appointment to have the cant rail assembly replaced. The replacement will be performed at no cost to the owner, and takes approximately one hour.
BC Just Received His Recall Notice
Tesla began mailing out the cant rail recall notices on May 19, 2025, so Cybertruck owners are just receiving them now.
BC’s Recall Notice Says The Parts Are Not Available
The letter from Tesla says, “At this time, there is no action you need to take. The replacement cant rail for your vehicle is not yet available. We will notify you when parts are available.”
How long will owners like BC have to wait for parts?
According to a Car and Driver article, Tesla doesn’t have the parts for the cant rail recall immediately because they are sourcing and upgrading the parts, including using a new adhesive and adding a stud and nut for reinforcement.
The Tesla website says the recall involves replacing the entire cant rail assembly with a revised version that meets durability testing requirements.
Production Vehicles Are Being Fixed First
One issue causing the delay is that while Tesla has identified the issue, they first incorporate the fix into production vehicles to ensure it is addressed. They need to retrofit the Cybertrucks that are still in their possession before they reach customers.
Some owners have reported waiting several weeks for repairs, with some experiencing extended wait times due to service center staffing issues.
Leo Nguyen on the Cybertruck Owners Only Facebook page says on May 20, “I stopped by the Service Center today to ask about the cant rail safety recall and, they told me Tesla does not have any remedy yet and that it may be a couple more months before they have the parts. I also noticed there were a bunch of Cybertrucks sitting in the lot.”
Joe Giamanco says, “Mine was rattling when I would drive over 70 miles an hour on the driver’s side, and then the passenger side started last week. I requested it to be replaced about two months ago and finally got my notice last week that I had a date.”
Is the cant rail trim a safety issue?
Tesla says if you own a Cybertruck affected by this recall, “you may continue to drive your vehicle.”
All Cybertruck owners can check if their vehicle is affected by this recall by entering their VIN using either the Tesla VIN Recall Search or the NHTSA VIN Recall search tool.
Conclusion
Due to the lack of cant rail parts, there will be a delay in getting the Cybertrucks repaired, and owners like BC will have to wait for an extended period.
A report from Hagerty says while 151 warranty claims related to the issue were identified, Tesla claims it is unaware of any collisions, injuries, or fatalities directly caused by the Tesla Cybertruck’s cant rail detachment.
It’s Your Turn
Have you had a cant rail detach from your Cybertruck? If so, click the red Add New Comment link below and let us know.
Check out my Tesla Cybertruck story: Tesla Cyberbeast Owner Says, I’m Driving at 55 MPH Coming Back From a Ski Trip, When All Of a Sudden I Heard a Terrible Ripping Apart Sound Coming From the Top of My Truck.
I am Denis Flierl, a Senior Torque News Reporter since 2012. My 30+ year tenure in the automotive industry, initially in a consulting role with every major car brand and later as a freelance journalist test-driving new vehicles, has equipped me with a wealth of knowledge. I specialize in reporting the latest automotive news and providing expert analysis on Subaru, which you’ll find here, ensuring that you, as a reader, are always well-informed and up-to-date. Follow me on my X SubaruReport, All Subaru, WRXSTI, @DenisFlierl, Facebook, and Instagram.
Photo credit: Denis Flierl via BC LeViet
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Source: torquenews.com
